Author Archives: Matt Parkins

Do I pray “Our Father” but mean “My Father” ?

I’ve been thinking quite a bit about the opening address of the Lord’s Prayer this week.  There is just so much in this first sentence to think on.  I seemed to dwell almost entirely on the first word “Our”, and … Continue reading

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Lent reflections on The Lord’s Prayer 1: Introduction

During lent it is commonplace for Christians give up something in order to identify with Jesus’ 40 days fasting in the desert. While fasting food for me has almost always proved valuable, because I am married and a father of … Continue reading

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Job: an historical or literary work?

I’ve been thinking a while about the book of Job. It has been quoted to me on two occasions within the last month, neither of which sat well with me: 1. In a discussion about the physical capability of Satan … Continue reading

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Theories against the view that the bodily resurrection of Jesus was an historical event

Some short notes on four of the main theories against the view that the bodily resurrection of Jesus was an historical event. The Swoon theory Modern doctors have been known to miss a faint heartbeat & shallow breathing and declared … Continue reading

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The God who Risks, Part II

Some expanded notes from my recent sermon, the God who risks: Part 2. Part 1 is more important and can be heard in .mp3 format here. Please don’t comment re God & time without at least hearing part 1. Last … Continue reading

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